Clutch D Disassembly And Adjustments

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1 - Caliper

2 - Clutch D Snap-Ring

3 - Clutch D Shoulder

NOTE:

After the clutch D is cleaned and assembled the end play must be measured to verify that the correct clutch D select reaction plate has been installed.

Install the clutch D snap-ring in the groove in the transmission housing.

Using a suitable caliper, measure the distance from the bottom of the clutch D snap-ring to the clutch D shoulder in the transmission housing. Record this number.

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1 - Gauge, Force 10429

2 - Pressing Tool 8901A

3 - Clutch D Piston/ Retainer Assembly

4 - Belleville Spring

5 - Clutch Elements

Place the clutch D piston/ retainer assembly, belleville spring, and clutch D elements on a suitable arbor press.
Using the tools below (with pressure scale and legs removed), compress the clutch D assembly to 3.2 kg/cm² (45 psi).
(Special tool #10429, Gauge, Force) and (Special tool #8901A, Pressing Tool)

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1 - Clutch D Piston Retainer Snap-Ring Step

2 - Caliper
Using a suitable caliper, measure the thickness from the snap-ring step in the clutch D piston retainer to the underside of the clutch D reaction plate. Record this number.

Subtract the recorded value of step 5 from the recorded value of step 2. The difference is the amount of end play in the clutch D.

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1 - Friction Disc

2 - Clutch D Select Reaction Plate

3 - Steel Plate

4 - Belleville Spring

5 - Clutch D Snap Ring

If the remainder from step 6 does not match the specifications, install an appropriate thinner or thicker clutch D select reaction plate.

CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch	Minimum	Maximum
D	1.01 mm	1.50 mm
D	0.040 in.	0.059 in.

DISASSEMBLY

Clutch C is directly assembled in the rear case of the transmission. For Disassembly see 948TE - DISASSEMBLY .